SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350720
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,130 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over Drowning Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.